This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. A first in Midwifery publishing! No other book advises midwives on the special needs of mothers with disabilities. Although an increasing number of women with disabilities are having children, the needs of this minority group are not always being effectively met. Disability in Pregnancy and Childbirth provides essential practical information to healthcare professionals working with this group.The first book on maternity care for women with additional or alternative needsA practical resource for all working with pregnant women and mothersReflects the lived experiences of women with disabilitiesWritten by experts in the fieldHolistic contentLooks at professional attitudes as well as the woman's needs